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The Mind of a Six-Year-Old
My Oldest Boy has generated a string of one-liners that have kept us rolling lately. I started writing things down so I wouldn’t forget any of them. Yesterday, when he got off the bus I could tell he was goofing around with the girls on the bus with him. When I asked him, he said,…
Read MoreHelping Identity Thieves
I just read this post from Sweet Mummy on her blog “It’s OK to be Weird.” She shows how filling out a supposedly innocent email or internet questionnaire can give identity thieves plenty of ammunition against you. I thought it was a great reminder to be very careful about what kind of information you post…
Read MoreClimber
“Hey mom, check me out!” “Little Boy, don’t climb up there!” This is the point where I have a small heart attack,drop the camera, and sprint to grab him.
Read MorePainting Day
We started out with a painting smock… somewhere along the wayit disappeared… here’s hoping that paint is truly washable. Now I know that I need to cover the entire table for Painting Day. The kids are begging for another Painting Day,so despite the mess, it was a huge hit andit kept them occupied for an…
Read MorePeanut Butter Quarantine
You know you’re a germ-o-phobe when you do this: Yes, Little Girl has managed to score her own private tub of peanut butter, the world’s best banana topping. We are currently battling cold germs (Little Boy is on his 3rd cold of the season.) and Little Girl is the second one to succumb to the…
Read MoreSorrow is an Ocean
CalmWaves lapSun hugsSmile peaksMemories brighten SadWaves rollRelentlessSmiles hideMemories sting High tideShore disappearsTears encircleLaughter drownsUndertow StormSeas poundAnchor lostSobs wrackDreams flee TimeWinds abateClouds dissolveSun cascadesTears dry Until?Sorrow remainsFickleUnpredictableCapricious -Joy
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